Charlie Rau

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Just trying to keep track of my many cinematic experiences! Started reviewing at the end of 2017.

Favorite films

  • Paris, Texas
  • Roman Holiday
  • Titanic
  • When Harry Met Sally...

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  • Love & Basketball

    ★★★★

  • Novocaine

    ★★★★

  • Holes

    ★★★★½

  • The Last Showgirl

    ★★★½

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  • The Brutalist

    The Brutalist

    ★★★★½

    I think the thing that will stick with me most from this experiences are the visuals; this movie has so many moments that feel like looking at iconic paintings or photographs in motion, and that’s a feat within itself. Felicity Jones and Guy Pearce were the truly show-stopping performances for me, both of them really stealing the show when onscreen. Adrien Brody was fantastic as well, but I think what struck me most about his character was how much he…

  • Anora

    Anora

    ★★★★½

    Yep, it’s that good! Mikey Madison gives an incredible performance. Love the turns this story takes, and the ways it ends up in places you’d least expect.

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  • Novocaine

    Novocaine

    ★★★★

    Way more fun and hilarious than I expected. A textbook example of a good time at the movies.

  • The Last Showgirl

    The Last Showgirl

    ★★★½

    Nostalgic in the most bittersweet way!

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  • The Challenge

    The Challenge

    ★★

    Major credit to the editor for trying out every aspect ratio and color within seconds of each other

  • The Cursed

    The Cursed

    ★★★★

    Sundance Premiere #2

    This horror thriller is vicious and grim in the best way. Each perfectly gloomy setting is full of chilling images and ominous sound design, conjuring up moments that scarily satisfy. With a mixture of mysticism and gruesome realism, it’s a creatively-told tale that’s absolutely killer.